How did the Battle of Gettysburg affect the small bustling town, &爐he people who called it home? As you travel through the Heritage Center, discover what life was like before, during and after the battle. 燭his story of courage & turmoil is told through engaging 3-D videos, interactive displays, text panels containing excerpts from letters & diaries, artifacts & memorabilia. 燭he popular, "Cellar Experience," is included in the tour. 燛xperience what it was like for the townspeople who were confined to their basements, listening as the battle was fought around them. The tour concludes with the Award-Winning movie, "Gettysburg: Animated Map," which was produced by the Civil War Trust. The movie, which covers the爐hree days of fighting, is a good orientation & overview on the battle. Bordering the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield, the Heritage Center is an educational &爀ntertaining experience for families and groups of all ages. Allow 1-2 hours.